CMAT 2026 Exam Day Instructions & Dos and Don’ts Guidelines
Common Management Admission Test 2026 ( CMAT )
CMAT 2026 exam will be held on January 25, 2026. With just a week to go for the exam. Candidates must now prepare for the exam day. Know key dos and don’ts of the exam day here.
CMAT 2026 dos and don'ts
CMAT 2026 exam is will be conducted on January 25, 2026 in computer based test mode at various test centres in over 124 cities across India. The exam will be held in CCTV vigil and candidates will be required to follow certain guidelines during the exam to avoid disqualification. For fair conduct of the exam, NTA follows certain rules which includes prohibition of certain items and activities. CMAT 2026 aspirants must know the key dos and don’ts of the exam so that they are not caught in an unfavourable situation on the exam day.
CMAT Dos
- Carry two copies of the CMAT 2026 admit card on exam day, in A4 size paper. Affix a recent passport size photo on it.
- Carry the original copy of a valid photo ID card for identification purpose.
- Reach the examination centre as per the reporting time on exam day.
- Carry a passport size photo, preferably the one uploaded in CMAT application form 2026, to paste on attendance sheet.
- PwD candidates must carry PwD certificate and scribe certificate issued by a competent authority
- Cooperate with test centre staff during identification and verification process.
- Aim to complete the test 10 minutes before the exam, so that you can review your answers.
- Drop the sheet given to you for rough work in the drop box before leaving the test centre.
Commonly asked questions
CMAT city intimation slip is available for download for 2-3 days only. Once the CMAT admit card is released, the city intimation slip is not required as the hall ticket carries complete details of test centre. However, registered candidates must download the city intimation slip once it is released to know the test city and make arrangements for exam day before hand. City intimation is very useful specifically for students from rural and far off areas, who have to come to cities to appear for entrance exams.
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CMAT Don’ts
- Do not reach the CMAT exam centre Gates will be closed 30 minutes before exam commencement.
- Do not carry electronic items such as phone, watch, earphone, Bluetooth device, etc. and wear any accessory having metal.
- Do not carry bags and valuables. There will be no option to deposit bags at the test centre.
- Don’t leave the test hall before the exit process start.
- Don’t cheat or try unfair means to appear for the test. You can be disqualified.
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Validity of CMAT score is one year in most of the colleges. There are a very few and Tier 3 colleges that may accept CMAT score from previous years. So, if they wish to drop a year, they should appear for the exam again in the next session.
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The first criteria is CMAT cut off. Candidates should shortlist all the colleges whose cut off is same or lower than their score. Thereafter, check fees, location, accreditation, curriculum, pedagogy and placement reports to choose one foe themselves.
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CMAT score is not valid for admission to IIMs. Candidates who have appeared for CMAT exam can select from over 1300 other MBA colleges in India to pursue the course.
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Answered 4 days ago
Yes, 6 months is enough to prepare for CMAT exam. Make a plan in the following manner:
First 3 months | Cover syllabus |
Next 2 months | Practice mock tests |
Last 1 month | Revision and more mock test |
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All the five sections of CMAT have equal weightage of 20 questions and 80 marks. Candidates must prepare keeping in mind, scoring a minimum of 50 in every section is important for a decent score.
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Candidates can prepare for CMAT Logical Reasoning with:
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Yes, CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT scores are valid for KIITEE MBA. Candidates applying online will be required to submit copies of their mark sheets and other supporting documents.
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